Bride Behind The Mask Novel

Chapter 580

Words failed to capture the turmoil raging within Frederick’s heart.

Jocelyn, on the other hand, was utterly baffled.

Ever since they’d moved into the Winston Estate, their paths crossed more frequently, but Marguerite was always hustling, leaving at dawn and returning well past dusk due to her demanding job.

In all honesty, Jocelyn and Hayes didn’t interact much.

Yet, the words Hayes had for Marguerite were undeniably the highest form of praise.

“Hayes, why would you say that?”

Hayes, hands jammed in his pockets, chin tilted up, appeared to be seriously pondering the question.

“Because… Aunt Marguerite is kind, thoughtful… sincere, and she cares about me…”

He articulated each thought as it came to him. He racked his brain for all of Marguerite’s virtues, wishing he could ascribe every splendid word in the world to her. But to Hayes, even those words seemed too shallow, hardly sufficient to express his true sentiments.

to a vague summation,

a feeling! To him, Aunt Marguerite felt more like

silently, her eyes welling up with emotion,

pure; they gravitate towards those who treat them well. Hayes’ affection for Marguerite was a clear sign

mother Yuna had failed to provide, he’d found anew in Marguerite.

mind, Jocelyn’s heart ached even more for Hayes.

stinging, and asked, “You heard all that? You’re too stubborn. No matter the past grudges, for the sake of the child, it’s time to let go. And about the poisoning accusation against Marguerite, obviously

his emotions unsettled after three long years, yet

in a

I’d look into it, to clear

will you investigate?” Jocelyn challenged. “Behind her

were reddened, his demeanor

hide everything from her. Love is love. Don’t play games. with

between Marguerite and her son, never daring to jump to conclusions or give

stronger in her

moving back to the Winston Estate, their daily interactions had slowly revealed his true

had to give him

hate might still linger, but it had